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| - First a rant re: a goofy dumbass cheap corporate policy: as of July 27th: in addition to charging you $0.50 for each two-ounce cup of extra salsa for their Mexican dishes, $0.40 for extra wing sauce, etc, the cheapskates at the Lizard are now charging $0.80 for each extra 2-3 oz of salad dressing. SUpposedly have "always been doing it" but never encountered it until this week in Peninsula--maybe the wait staff, being customer-oriented, have been evading this ridiculous policy. How many other restaurants do this? It is illogical; dressing for salads is like ketchup for fries, and some people use more while others use less, but no one is charged by the oz. Salsa is like ketchup for chips and mexican dishes. Their policy is not even internally consistent: hog up the ketchup and BBQ sauce for free if you want, but get out your checkbook if you actually want to see sauce on your buffalo wings. Suggest that others annoyed by this also rant, and better still, complain to the managers. As for me, I'm cutting back on my usual weekly visits and boycotting their salads.
The rest of the review: One of a local chain, this branch is located in the scenic Cuyahoga Valley in a cute & tiny town. Lots of atmosphere in its old roadhouse setting. Occasional live music. Bar is active and loud--not a good place for conversation (or families unless they like lots of stimulation). Come between lunch and dinner hours if you want a quieter environment (though hostesses tend then to push guests to sit in the bar whether one wants that or not; assert yourself to get the eating ambiance you prefer).
Nice little patio but not a particularly scenic one given it's right on the parking lot. Lines can get long in the summer on weekends (Fishers across the street is a good alternative if you don't want to wait). SItting in the front window area is best if you are interested in scenery and local color.
Food is consistent and of good quality, but not always a good value in terms of pricing. Lunch and dinner specials are the best values. Much of the food I'd describe as basic bar food, although there are some excellent (if perhaps overpriced) salads. Their BBQ sauce is popular hereabouts and superior to national chains, but not really authentic pit-style BBQ. Excellent beer selection--a strength. Burgers are basic, flavorful and large but lacking the extra touches like toasted buns. Nice menu variety--something for everyone (although not so much for vegans). Staff are friendly and helpful but service can sometimes be variable.
Note: To be fair, however, I would consider some of the reviews posted here to be overly critical and not representative of my typical experience here. I am a fussy regular and not an enamored fan who lacks objectivity, but I easily find enough to like here to come 2-3 times a month, or did until they went cheapo on the sauces (see introductory rant).
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